What Do You Fear? Insisting on Hope this Advent
We are so excited to welcome you to Advent at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church!
Advent is a special season in the life of our church. Advent is the 4 week period prior to Christmas, in which we prepare for the coming of Christ. If you attend church during Advent, you will notice Christmas decorations throughout the space, lots of purple–which is the color designated for advent, and lots of light and candles. Advent culminates in the celebration of Christmas, and then is followed by Epiphany at the start of the New Year.
This year, our Advent theme is "What Do You Fear: Insisting on Hope this Advent."
Throughout the month, check back on this page for the latest updates, events, and opportunities to connect with us this Advent season!
Advent is a special season in the life of our church. Advent is the 4 week period prior to Christmas, in which we prepare for the coming of Christ. If you attend church during Advent, you will notice Christmas decorations throughout the space, lots of purple–which is the color designated for advent, and lots of light and candles. Advent culminates in the celebration of Christmas, and then is followed by Epiphany at the start of the New Year.
This year, our Advent theme is "What Do You Fear: Insisting on Hope this Advent."
Throughout the month, check back on this page for the latest updates, events, and opportunities to connect with us this Advent season!
Advent Sunday SchoolSundays at 9:45 AM beginning Nov. 30th
Bradshaw Room Join us on Sunday mornings in the Bradshaw room for our Advent Sunday School series where we explore what it means to insist on hope even in the face of fear. Each week we will reflect on Scripture, poetry, and art that guide us through the season of Advent. Questions? Email [email protected] |
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Advent Book StudyLed by Pastor Heather
Starting Wednesday, December 3rd Dinner at 5:30 PM, Study at 6:15 PM Join Pastor Heather on Wednesday Evenings this Advent (Dec. 3rd, 10th, and 17th) for discussions on Erin Wathens' book, Calling All Angels. Wathen invites us to journey through the stories of Advent and contemplate what would change in our relationships, vocations, congregations, and communities if we have the courage to overcome our fears like Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, and the Shepherds in the story. Sign up here to join in-person or on Zoom. Dinner and childcare provided. |
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Longest Night Worship ServiceSunday Dec. 21st at 5:00pm
We invite you to join us for a short, contemplative service on the darkest, and longest night of the year. A Longest Night, or Blue Worship Service acknowledges the loneliness, grief, and anxiety that surround many of us around the holidays. In this service we will create space for the sadness of Christmas in the midst of this season when we are told to be happy. Most importantly, we create this space together in community. |
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Interactive Christmas Eve at 1:00pmJoin us for our Interactive Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, December 24th @ 1:00PM! This service is designed with families and children in mind and will include communion and candlelight worship, child-focused liturgy, interaction, and sensory storytelling. Join us in the sanctuary on Christmas Eve!
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Candlelight Christmas Eve at 5:00pmWe look forward to hosting our annual traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service! Join us at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary as we celebrate together and grab a cup of hot chocolate on the lawn following the service!
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Breakfast ChurchSunday December 28th | 10:55 AM | Whitford Hall
The first Sunday after Christmas is often a joyful day. Christ has come! The wait is over! Joy to the world! We want to worship on this Sunday morning, December 28th, over a meal, prayers, songs, Scripture, and some acts of service. You are invited to be a part of this worship service by participating in our Breakfast Potluck! Sign up at the link below to set up, clean up, or bring a dish. Sign Up Here Questions? Email [email protected] |
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